Xaverian High School

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name = Xaverian High School


motto = "The Truth Shall Make You Free" (John 8:32)", Genesis- "He saw all He did, and it was very good"
established = 1957
type = Xaverian Brothers, Private, Catholic, Single-Sex
locale =
grades = 9–12, Genesis- 6-8, Ryken 9-12
head_name = President
head = Dr. Salvatore Ferrara
head_name2 =
head2 =
city = Brooklyn
state = New York
country = U.S.
faculty = approx. 98
students= 1,470
athletics = Catholic High School Athletic Association, Basketball, Football, track, and
school_colors = Blue and Gold
mascot = Clipper Ship/Pirate
free_label =
free_text =
website = http://www.xaverian.org/

Xaverian High School is a private, all-male, college-preparatory school located in Brooklyn, New York. The school was founded in 1957 by the Xaverian Brothers.cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Xaverian High School | work = | publisher = Private School Review | date = 2007 | url = http://www.privateschoolreview.com/school_ov/school_id/20562 | format = | doi = | accessdate = 2007-06-07] The school is a member of the Catholic High School Athletic Association (CHSAA). Xaverian is governed by a president and board of trustees. President Salvatore C. Ferrera has served as president since 1993. It is operated independently of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Brooklyn. Also located in Xaverian High School is Genesis, a coed middle school for the Intellicutally Gifted, and Ryken, a school for students with learning disabilities, such as A.D.D.

Joe DiMaggio Award

Xaverian annually hosts the Joe DiMaggio Award Gala. The award was established in 1999 by its chairman, Dr. Rock Positano '76, with the approval of the DiMaggio Estate, in memory of baseball legend, Joe DiMaggio. Mr. DiMaggio was a generous financial supporter of the school and was the first individual to receive the award, then called the Concordia Award. Upon his death, the prize was renamed the Joe DiMaggio Award to memorialize the baseball player's life-long commitment to the health, education, and well being of America's youth. To date, the DiMaggio Award has been presented to international statesman Dr. Henry A. Kissinger, Luciano Pavarotti, former mayor Rudy Giuliani, TV personality Regis Philbin, actor James Gandolfini, businessman John Bello, football player Boomer Esiason, and sportscasters Bob Costas and Tiki Barber.cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Joe DiMaggio Award | work = | publisher = | date = 2007 | url = http://www.joedimaggioaward.com/ | format = | doi = | accessdate = 2007-12-16]

Notable alumni

* Rich Aurilia, professional baseball player, 1989 [cite web | last = Raimondi | first = Marc | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Aurilia enjoys New York homecoming | work = | publisher = SportsNet New York, LLC. | date = May 31, 2007 | url = http://www.sny.tv/news/article.jsp?ymd=20070531&content_id=1430417&vkey=1 | format = | doi = | accessdate = 2007-06-15]
* Michael Badalucco, Emmy-winning actor, 1972 [cite web | last = Curtis | first = Lisa J. | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Hero Worship | work = | publisher = The Brooklyn Paper | date = July 1, 2002 | url = http://brooklynpaper.com/stories/25/26/25_26xaverian.html | format = | doi = | accessdate = 2007-06-15] [cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = U.S. Catholic Bishops - Catholic Communication Campaign | work = | publisher = Uniteed States Conference of Catholic Bishops | date = 2003 | url = http://www.atlanticvideo.com/clients/ccom/personallyspeaking/vidClip2003.htm | format = | doi = | accessdate = 2007-06-15]
* Scott Baio, actor [cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = IMDb: Biography for Scott Baio | work = | publisher = Internet Movie Database Inc. | date = 2007 | url = http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000281/bio | format = | doi = | accessdate = 2007-06-07]
*Justin Brannan, writer, radio announcer, musician, Indecision / Most Precious Blood, 1996
* Jason Calacanis, Internet entrepreneur (Chairman & Co-Founder, Weblogs, Inc. Network), 1988 [cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Featured Discussion Leaders | work = | publisher = The Media Center | date = 2007 | url = http://www.mediacenter.org/content/5140.cfm | format = | doi = | accessdate = 2007-06-06]
* Levance Fields, college basketball player, 2005 [cite web | last = | first = | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Player Bio: Levance Fields :: Men's Basketball | work = | publisher = PittsburghPanthers.com | date = 2007 | url = http://pittsburghpanthers.cstv.com/sports/m-baskbl/mtt/fields_levance00.html | format = | doi = | accessdate = 2007-06-15]
* Chris Hoban, New York City Police Officer [cite press release | title = Mayor Giuliani Signs Three Pieces of Legislation: The Naming of "Police Officer Chris Hoban Way" in the Borough of Brooklyn | publisher = The City of New York | date = October 4, 1996 | url = http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/html/96/sp485-96.html | accessdate = 2007-06-07]
* Melvin Lasky, "Rockstars Have Kidnapped My Son" - MTV March 2003, 1999
* Joe McDonald, Sports Writer, 1988 [cite web | title = NY Sports Day Staff | date = 2008 | url = http://www.nysportsday.com/staff | publisher = Sportsday Publishing, LLC, LLC. | accessdate = 2008-03-03]
* Chris Mullin, VP of Basketball Operations for the Golden State Warriors, 1981 [cite web | title = Chris Mullin Named Hall of Fame Finalist | date = 2007 | url = http://www.nba.com/warriors/news/Mullin_HOF_Finalist.html | publisher = NBA Media Ventures, LLC. | accessdate = 2007-06-15]
* Charles Giordano, pianist, accordion player with Pat Benatar and Bruce Springsteen, 1972Fact|date=November 2007
* Tito Nieves, singer (left before graduating; given Honorary Diploma 1994)Fact|date=November 2007
* from "", 1988Fact|date=November 2007
* Chris Taft, NBA Player, 2003 [cite web | last = Wilcox | first = Chris | authorlink = | coauthors = | title = Chris Taft profile | work = | publisher = NBA Draft.net | date = December 24, 2004 | url = http://www.nbadraft.net/profiles/christaft.asp | format = | doi = | accessdate = 2007-06-07]
* Joe Favorito, Sports Publicist, Philadelphia 76'ers, New York Knicks

Athletics

The school's hockey team has a rich, yet unfortunate, history. Due to various reasons, the program is currently very weak, playing in the CHSAA B Division and barely comprises a full roster. However, in the 1980s and 1990s, the team dominated its league, winning 4 championships (1985, 1986, 2000 and 2001) and, at one point, was ranked nationally as part of the top 100 high school programs in the country (during its 2000 and 2001 championship years).

References

External links

* [http://www.xaverian.org/ Official site]
* [http://www.xbss.org/ Xaverian Brothers sponsored schools]
* [http://www.joedimaggioaward.com/ Joe DiMaggio Award Official site]
* [http://www.xaverian.org/alumni/alumni_distinguishedalumni.asp Xaverian Distinguished Alumni]